The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) stated that there will be no revision of electricity tariffs for the final quarter of 2026. Accordingly, the tariff structure that prevailed in the third quarter will continue to be in force.
Key Points
- The electricity tariff structure applied in the third quarter will remain effective in the final quarter as well.
- NSO data previously projected a 2.88 percent increase in the cost of electricity supply.
- Following public feedback and updated data on November 9, it was decided that no revision is necessary.
Cost data and the decision
According to information submitted by the National System Operator (NSO), the commission had earlier observed that the cost of electricity supply for the final quarter of 2026 could rise by 2.88 percent.
However, after reviewing the cost data updated on November 9 alongside views and suggestions received during the public consultation, it was concluded that a tariff revision is not required.
Delay in receiving data
The commission added that while the relevant cost data should have been provided by the NSO before August 17, it was submitted to the commission only on October 6.
